Given the way people took to virtual meetings during the pandemic, one might think the acceptance would extend to community meetings in which developers present their projects to the public.

But a recent survey by technology company coUrbanize, which has a platform for community engagement, suggests that something can sound sensible and yet not appealing.

The survey of 1,087 US residents during a two-week period between May and June 2021 showed that most residents, at 60.2%, agreed that virtual community meetings are more convenient than traditional in-person ones. Also, 57.2% said virtual meetings would make it more likely for them to attend.

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